How To Fix XMS_ADM611 - Archive object not found; unable to generate archive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XMS_ADM - XMS - Administration

• Message number: 611

• Message text: Archive object not found; unable to generate archive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XMS_ADM611 - Archive object not found; unable to generate archive ?

  The SAP error message XMS_ADM611 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified archive object, which prevents the generation of the archive. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Archive Management when trying to create or access an archive object that does not exist or is not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Archive Object: The specified archive object may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The archive object may not be correctly configured in the Archive Administration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the archive object.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database connection or the underlying data that the archive object is supposed to reference.
  Transport Issues: If the archive object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Archive Object Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SARA (Archive Administration) and check if the archive object exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it has been properly transported.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the archive object is correctly configured. Check the settings in transaction SARA under the relevant archive object.
  Make sure that the necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the archive object. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Check the database connection and ensure that it is functioning correctly. You can use transaction DBACOCKPIT to monitor database performance and connectivity.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the archive object was recently transported, ensure that all necessary components were included in the transport request and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SU01: User Maintenance
  DBACOCKPIT: Database Administration Cockpit
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Archive Management and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.